The Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary in particular, the CGADNCR-CL and CGADEV was on full alert during Pope Francis' visit to the country last January 15-19, 2015. In coordination with the PCG, VADM Joseph N Dy PCGA, National Director and RADM Valentin B Prieto Jr PCGA, Deputy National Director for Operations and Auxiliary Director CGADNCR-CL created a Task Force to help secure the maritime area along Manila Bay fronting Quirino Grandstand, Mall of Asia and Tacloban City in Leyte. PCGA water, land and communication assets were on-standby to assist PCG during security and monitoring operations.